The Way to Begin

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"The Way to Begin"
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Single by Krystal Meyers
from the album Krystal Meyers
ReleasedJune 7, 2005
Genre Christian rock, alternative rock
Length3:34
Label Essential
Songwriter(s) Krystal Meyers
Andrew Bojanic
Ian Eskelin
Elizabeth (Liz) Hooper [1]
Producer(s) Wizardz of Oz and Ian Eskelin
Krystal Meyers singles chronology
"The Way to Begin"
(2005)
"My Savior"
(2005)

"The Way to Begin" is a Christian rock song from Christian rock/pop singer Krystal Meyers. The song served as the lead single to her self-titled debut album and peaked at No. 1 on the United States Christian CHR Charts. [2] It was released to radio and to digital stores such as iTunes and Rhapsody.

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About "The Way to Begin"

"The Way to Begin" was composed by Krystal Meyers, Andrew Bojanic, Ian Eskelin, Elizabeth (Liz) Hooper and appears on:

"The Way to Begin" charted at No. 1 in May 2005 on the Christian CHR Charts. [8]

Track list

  1. The Way to Begin (CHR Version)

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References

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  2. 1 Cubed - Music News - Krystal Meyers Releases Self-Titled Debut Album Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
  3. Krystal Meyers Overview - allmusic.com Retrieved on September 25, 2009.
  4. Krystal Meyers Bonus Track - allmusic.com Retrieved on September 25, 2009.
  5. WOW Hits 2006 Overview - allmusic.com Retrieved on September 25, 2009.
  6. Amazing Grace: Songs of Hope and Inspiration - allmusic.com Retrieved on September 25, 2009.
  7. Dance Praise Christian Video Game - Pop and Rock Hits Expansion Pack Retrieved on September 28, 2009.
  8. Way To Go Krystal Meyers - Krystal Meyers News BREATHEcast.com. Retrieved on 2009-10--03.